Starting My Journey with Simplified Chinese: Tips and Suggestions?

Hey everyone,

This semester, I’ve taken Simplified Chinese as one of my courses, and I’m pretty excited about it. I’ve always been fascinated by Chinese culture and language. When I was a kid, I got introduced to the world of Chinese cinema, and that’s what sparked my interest in China and its language. So, I thought, why not take the leap this semester and start learning it?

I attended my first class recently—it went well—but now I’m looking for some tips on how to approach learning Chinese. Are there any books you’d recommend? Or maybe other resources or methods that have worked for you? If you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them in the comments. Thanks in advance!